Feast of sci-fi fun at Derby arts centre

Sledge-Lit 2016, a day of panel discussions, workshops, readings and networking for readers and writers of science-fiction, fantasy and horror returns for a second year, adding a festive addition to the annual Edge-Lit event at QUAD in Derby.
Derby arts centre Quad.
Photo by Graham Lucas CommonsDerby arts centre Quad.
Photo by Graham Lucas Commons
Derby arts centre Quad. Photo by Graham Lucas Commons

It takes place on Saturday, November 26.

The full line-up of authors and speakers for the day have been confirmed, offering a range of local and national writing talent.

Guests of honour Justina Robson and Stephen Volk will be joined by British Fantasy Award winning horror author Mark Morris; New York Times Bestseller Gav Thorpe; British Fantasy Award nominee KT Davies; dark fantasy author Freda Warrington and Paul Kane, author of the Sherlock Holmes/Hellraiser crossover Sherlock Holmes and The Servants of Hell.

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Sledge-Lit workshops will feature subjects such as Social Media for Writers, Writing Non-Fiction and Performing Your Work; with panel discussions exploring the value of literary awards, the resurgence of short fiction and whether horror has become too narrow a genre.

QUAD’s literature officer Alex Davis said: “I’m delighted with the line-up for Sledge-Lit 2, which includes many authors I’ve been looking to work with for a long time and speakers who will bring a lot of fascinating perspectives to the panels and workshops on the day. When you add them to two great Guests of Honour you’ve got all the components for a fantastic day of genre fiction!”

Sledge-Lit takes place from 10.30am to 7pm. Tickets are £25, covering all the activities on the day and an event goodie bag. For more information, or to book tickets, visit http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/special-event/sledge-lit-2016.aspx or call 01332 290606.

Photo of QUAD by Graham Lucas Commons

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